Franklin Weinberg Fund
Preselected recipients only
Franklin Weinberg Fund is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $241,933 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$241,933
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $105,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,000 | 32 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $105,000 | 27 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $241,933 | 48 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Franklin Weinberg Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Franklin Weinberg Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $54,920 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $53,750 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 11 | $16,800 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| Idaho | 5 | $11,579 |
| New York | 3 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $5,880 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Youth Organizing | Charitable | $50,000 |
| State Leadership Project | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Emerson Health | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | Charitable | $7,820 |
| New Museum | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Together We Can Make It Happen Foundation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Aami Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for Monterey County | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Internet Archive | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Reprohub | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Echo Theater Company | Charitable | $5,000 |
| JV Fletcher Library Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Childhelp | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Michigan Civic Education Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Museum of Art | Charitable | $3,579 |
| Warren Village | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Cor Defense | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Wood River Land Trust | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Hunger Coalition | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Human Colorado | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rising Sun Center for Opportunity | Charitable | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Community Library | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Denver Wellness Initiative | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Temple Bethsholom | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Friends Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Arttable | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Mammoth Lakes Recreation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Jane Goodall Institute USA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Re-Member | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Narsol | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Advocates | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Bodytraffic | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Watch Duty | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| One Colorado | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Women's Daytime Drop-In Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Rutledge
- Zachary Franklin
- Jean F Meyers
Questions people ask
Does Franklin Weinberg Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Franklin Weinberg Fund give?
$241,933 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Franklin Weinberg Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah Rutledge (Trustee), Zachary Franklin (Trustee) and Jean F Meyers (Trustee).
What does Franklin Weinberg Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and health.